Calculate Roberto's Total Repetitions: A Four-Day Increment Challenge

Sequential Addition with Daily Increments

Roberto is training for a running test. Each day Roberto managed to perform more repetitions than the day before.

- On the second day he did 2 more repetitions than the first day.

- On the third day he did 3 more repetitions than on the second day.

- On the fourth day he did 5 more repetitions than on the third day.

- How many repetitions did Roni do in the four days together, if on the first day he performed 3 runs?

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Understand the problem

Roberto is training for a running test. Each day Roberto managed to perform more repetitions than the day before.

- On the second day he did 2 more repetitions than the first day.

- On the third day he did 3 more repetitions than on the second day.

- On the fourth day he did 5 more repetitions than on the third day.

- How many repetitions did Roni do in the four days together, if on the first day he performed 3 runs?

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, let's determine how many runs Roberto did on each day and then sum those amounts.

Starting with the given conditions:

  • On the first day, Roberto performs 33 runs.

  • On the second day, Roberto performs 3+2=53 + 2 = 5 runs (2 more than on the first day).

  • On the third day, Roberto performs 5+3=85 + 3 = 8 runs (3 more than on the second day).

  • On the fourth day, Roberto performs 8+5=138 + 5 = 13 runs (5 more than on the third day).

Now, let's sum up the runs from all four days:

Total runs=First day+Second day+Third day+Fourth day=3+5+8+13=29 \text{Total runs} = \text{First day} + \text{Second day} + \text{Third day} + \text{Fourth day} \\ = 3 + 5 + 8 + 13 \\ = 29

Therefore, Roberto did a total of 29 runs over the four days.

The correct answer is: (3)(3) 29 runs.

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Final Answer

29 runs

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Pattern Recognition: Identify how much increases each day (2, 3, 5)
  • Technique: Calculate day by day: 3 → 5 → 8 → 13
  • Check: Sum all daily totals: 3 + 5 + 8 + 13 = 29 ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Adding increments instead of daily totals
    Don't add just the increases (2 + 3 + 5 = 10) and think that's the answer! This ignores the actual repetitions Roberto did each day. Always calculate each day's total first, then add all four daily amounts together.

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FAQ

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Do I add the increments or the daily totals?

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Always add the daily totals! The increments (2, 3, 5) just tell you how much more Roberto did each day. Calculate what he actually did each day: Day 1 = 3, Day 2 = 5, Day 3 = 8, Day 4 = 13, then add these.

Why can't I just add 3 + 2 + 3 + 5?

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Because that's mixing starting amounts with increases! The 2, 3, and 5 are additions to previous days, not standalone amounts. You need to build up each day's total step by step.

How do I keep track of each day's repetitions?

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Make a simple table: Day 1: 3, Day 2: 3+2=5, Day 3: 5+3=8, Day 4: 8+5=13. This way you see exactly what Roberto did each day.

What if I get confused by all the additions?

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Take it one day at a time! Start with Day 1 (given as 3), then calculate Day 2 by adding the increase. Use your Day 2 answer to calculate Day 3, and so on. Work step by step!

How can I check my final answer?

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Add up your four daily totals and see if you get 29. Also, make sure each day's total makes sense: Day 2 should be 2 more than Day 1, Day 3 should be 3 more than Day 2, etc.

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